Weston Collegiate Institute
| Weston Collegiate Institute | |
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100 Pine Street Weston, Ontario, M9N 2Y9 Canada |
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| Coordinates | 43°42′14″N 79°30′34″W / 43.703847°N 79.509316°WCoordinates: 43°42′14″N 79°30′34″W / 43.703847°N 79.509316°W |
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| School type | High school |
| Motto | Manu Cordeque ("With Hand and With Heart") |
| Founded | 1857 |
| School board | Toronto District School Board |
| Principal | Mr. Ian Botnick |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | White and Blue |
| Mascot | The Blue and White Ironman |
| Team name | Weston Ironmen |
| Website | www |
| Last updated: March 7, 2008 | |
Weston Collegiate Institute is a Grade 9 to 12 public high school located in the York South-Weston area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the second oldest high school in Toronto, after Jarvis Collegiate Institute. Weston CI is located on 100 Pine Street and has a student population of about 850.
Weston Collegiate Institute holds the distinction of being the second-oldest secondary school in Toronto and was established in 1857. The school has the Weston's Alumni Foundation which supports school activities and scholarships.
Weston Collegiate Institute (WCI) displays an international focus as the student body representing over 80 countries in the world. The diversity within WCI is reflected in its school activities and clubs. The school also strives to meet the needs of all students, with programs that prepare students for universities, colleges, and skills trade that lead to work or apprenticeship. The school's facilities include a library, a large indoor pool, a full-sized field with surrounding track, a double gymnasium and a fitness/weight room.
The International Baccalaureate Program (also known as the IB Program) is a holistic, world-renowned Graduate Diploma recognized by universities internationally. It was introduced by then IB Coordinator, Mr. Gary Hophan, in March 1994 to Weston. The present coordinator is Ms. Anne Dale. All the teachers are specially selected and trained to support the International Baccalaureate program.
The process of applying involves a personal essay about a quote of some sort and successful essays' applicants will then be called in for an interview. Judged on both assessments (and a completed application package which involves report cards, etc.) the applicant will be given or rejected a spot in the program. The interview typically lasts 20-30 minutes and admission is given on the spot. Admission is usually highly selective and only 90 spots are available per year.
The IB Program at Weston Collegiate Institute is taught in English and taken in the latter two years of high school (i.e. Grades 11 and 12). However, due to its rigorous nature, Weston Collegiate Institute offers the Preparatory International Baccalaureate Program (also known as the Pre-IB Program) to students. The Pre-IB Program is largely recommended to students, but entry into the IB program without Pre-IB may be accepted. All IB courses are offered at the enriched level, which greatly exceeds the expectations of the Ontario Secondary School curriculum. By Grade 12, all students study at the university-level, leading some universities to offer advanced standing for Higher Level subjects.
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